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A Brief (and Surprisingly Fun) History of Advent Calendars
Advent Calendar

A Brief (and Surprisingly Fun) History of Advent Calendars

From humble chalk marks to diamond-filled luxury boxes, the history is far more fascinating (and festive!) than you’d think! We’ve just published a brand-new...

· Adam Brown
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